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Forged by and for fans of J.R.R. TolkienTue, 03 Mar 2015 06:42:43 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1TORn’s Hobbity Christmas Gift Guide for 2014http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/11/28/94961-torns-hobbity-christmas-gift-guide-for-2014/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/11/28/94961-torns-hobbity-christmas-gift-guide-for-2014/#commentsFri, 28 Nov 2014 07:55:55 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=94961Have you finished all of your Christmas shopping yet? Or are you yet to start? If you’re like us, you’ll definitely have a few more things on your list and what better way to complete the task than buying some Hobbity presents. TORn’s staffers deej, Elessar and Kelvarhin scoured the internet to find the perfect presents to celebrate the holidays and the release of “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” and we were astounded by how many wonderful choices there are. So, without further ado, here are some lovely gift suggestions for your favourite Hobbit fan (even if that happens to be you). Prices are in U.S. dollars, except the Golden Smaug Pop Figurine and the presentation pack of stamps.

Moleskin The Hobbit Limited Edition Giftbox – $34.95 – The Moleskine Limited Edition Hobbit Boxed Notebook brings to life the magical world that Tolkien created. Featuring a brown, hard cover with themed illustrations, a ribbon bookmark and elastic enclosure to keep everything secured, this special clothbound notebook also comes custom endpapers and 7 reproductions of Tolkien’s original illustrations from the novel’s first edition. At 21 x 12 cm, it includes 336 acid-free pages. The notebook also includes a copy of Thror’s map and is enclosed in a custom, cardboard box.

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/11/28/94961-torns-hobbity-christmas-gift-guide-for-2014/feed/0Collecting The Precious – Sideshow Collectibles Gandalf the Grey Premium Format Winnerhttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/09/21/92818-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-gandalf-the-grey-premium-format-winner/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/09/21/92818-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-gandalf-the-grey-premium-format-winner/#commentsSun, 21 Sep 2014 19:36:16 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=92818The results are in and we’re pleased to announce the lucky Ringer who was selected as the winner of the Gandalf the Grey Premium Format from our friends at Sideshow Collectibles. The fan who will be having this amazing piece arrive at their door from Sideshow is Janice I from the US. Thanks again to all of you who entered and a huge thank you to Sideshow Collectibles for teaming up with us to give away this amazing collectible.
]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/09/21/92818-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-gandalf-the-grey-premium-format-winner/feed/0Collecting The Precious – Sideshow Collectibles Gandalf the Grey Premium Format Contesthttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/08/31/92545-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-gandalf-the-grey-premium-format-contest/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/08/31/92545-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-gandalf-the-grey-premium-format-contest/#commentsMon, 01 Sep 2014 03:38:37 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=92545We’re pleased to team up with our friends at Sideshow Collectibles to give away one of their finest pieces ever. This piece has long been sold out so this contest is a great chance to win one of the best representations of Gandalf the Grey to be put on the market. The giveaway starts today September 1st and will run through September 15th at midnight Pacific Standard Time. Having seen this item in person I highly suggest not passing on a chance to enter and win this fantastic Middle-earth collectible.

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/08/31/92545-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-gandalf-the-grey-premium-format-contest/feed/0Collecting The Precious – Sideshow/Weta The Balrog of Moria Statue Video Reviewhttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/05/18/89408-collecting-the-precious-sideshowweta-the-balrog-of-moria-statue-video-review/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/05/18/89408-collecting-the-precious-sideshowweta-the-balrog-of-moria-statue-video-review/#commentsMon, 19 May 2014 01:09:34 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=89408One of the best statues from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy statue line is The Balrog of Moria statue. This amazing piece came out in 2001/02 with a retail price of $300 and an edition size of a 1000 pieces worldwide. It is one of the most amazing statues to represent any character in Middle-earth and if you have the cash on the secondary market I would strongly recommend getting it. So I thought for the first video review I’d do this statue, since I have just succeeded in getting it back into my own collection. Let me know in the comments below what you think of the video review as I do these in conjunction with some of my written reviews.
]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/05/18/89408-collecting-the-precious-sideshowweta-the-balrog-of-moria-statue-video-review/feed/0Collecting The Precious – Sideshow Collectibles Saruman the White Premium Format Full Previewhttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/03/25/87962-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-saruman-the-white-premium-format-full-preview/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/03/25/87962-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-saruman-the-white-premium-format-full-preview/#commentsWed, 26 Mar 2014 03:49:02 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=87962

*Update – Saruman the White Collectible is now available to Pre-order*

Today, via their official site, our friends at Sideshow Collectibles released a full preview of their upcoming Saruman the White Premium Format. This Premium Format is going to be an outstanding addition to our Middle-earth collections with a fantastic likeness to Sir Christopher Lee in his role as Saruman the White. Fans will be able to Pre-Order this Premium Format this thursday in Sideshow’s weekly newsletter for a solid price of $399.99. If you’re into the exclusive options as I am, this collectible comes with switchable hands. One of these will have him holding the Palantir, which appears to light up and another with his hand stretched out. As soon as it goes up for order on Thursday we will let you know. Enjoy this little gallery below and if you want more pictures you can check out the full preview at Sideshow Collectibles.

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/03/25/87962-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-saruman-the-white-premium-format-full-preview/feed/0Collecting The Precious- Sideshow Collectibles Saruman the White Premium Format Previewhttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/03/21/87753-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-saruman-the-white-premium-format-preview/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/03/21/87753-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-saruman-the-white-premium-format-preview/#commentsFri, 21 Mar 2014 05:44:59 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=87753Today’s Sideshow Collectibles Newsletter provided a preview of the newest item to join the Premium Format line of collectibles for The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

Joining the ranks is Sauron’s side-kick in The Two Towers Saruman the White! As we can see from this picture Saruman is holding a Palantir, which I hope will light up creating an awesome display. As soon as we get full details on light-up features, price, release date, exclusive options and so on we will pass them on.

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2014/03/21/87753-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-saruman-the-white-premium-format-preview/feed/0Collecting The Precious – Sideshow Collectibles Saruman the White Premium Formathttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/12/19/84971-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-saruman-the-white-premium-format/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/12/19/84971-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-saruman-the-white-premium-format/#commentsThu, 19 Dec 2013 13:00:06 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=84971Sideshow Collectibles have released a production sneak-peek at the next items to be released in their The Lord of the Rings Premium Format line. Joining the ranks of the amazing 1:4 statues is a statue of the role played perfectly by Sir Christopher Lee, which is none other than Saruman the White. No word on when this will be up for order but we did get this amazing video showing what is in-store for all of us. Once we get more information we will pass it on to you.

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/12/19/84971-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-saruman-the-white-premium-format/feed/0Gifts for Tolkien Fans – Top Ten Collectibleshttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/11/10/82099-gifts-for-tolkien-fans-top-ten-collectibles/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/11/10/82099-gifts-for-tolkien-fans-top-ten-collectibles/#commentsMon, 11 Nov 2013 01:55:49 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=82099The Holiday shopping season is quickly approaching and its time to start thinking about what to get that special Tolkien lover in your life. We’re pleased to to help ease your journey in by narrowing down what we feel are the top 10 Middle-earth related collectibles that fans can easily swing on a holiday budget. You can get any of these amazing collectibles from our friends at Weta Workshop, Artist Jerry Vanderstelt, Sideshow Collectibles, and The Noble Collection. These collectibles range from mini-sword letter openers to giant premium formats all of which help cover any Tolkien Collector in your family.

]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/11/10/82099-gifts-for-tolkien-fans-top-ten-collectibles/feed/0Collecting The Precious – Sideshow Collectibles Sauron Premium Format Contest Winnerhttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/10/16/80693-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-sauron-premium-format-contest-winner/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/10/16/80693-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-sauron-premium-format-contest-winner/#commentsWed, 16 Oct 2013 13:00:08 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=80693As you may recall we teamed up with Sideshow Collectibles to give away one of their massive Sauron Premium Format Statues. After many entries its time to finally announce the winner of this contest. The lucky Ringer who will be having one of these 3 foot tall pieces shipped from our friends at Sideshow Collectibles is Ben S. of Gurnee, IL. We want to thank all of you who took the time to enter and be on the watch for the next contest. You can still get Sauron from Sideshow Collectibles and if you’re unsure check out our review of one of the best The Lord of the Rings collectibles you’ll ever find.
]]>http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/10/16/80693-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-sauron-premium-format-contest-winner/feed/0Collecting The Precious – Sideshow Collectibles Sauron Premium Format Contesthttp://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/09/27/79578-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-sauron-premium-format-contest/
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/09/27/79578-collecting-the-precious-sideshow-collectibles-sauron-premium-format-contest/#commentsFri, 27 Sep 2013 14:47:31 +0000http://www.theonering.net/torwp/?p=79578Sideshow Collectibles has created one of the best Middle-earth collectibles you will ever find. As you’ll discover in our full review, this piece is simply amazing.

Now, we’re teaming up with our friends at Sideshow Collectibles to give Ringers around the world a chance to bring Sauron home.

How to enter the Sauron Premium Format Giveaway

Giving yourself the chance of winning this exciting piece for your Middle-earth collection is easy.

Simply follow the link below and enter your details: Name, Address, email address, and a contact number. (This way we can send this on to Sideshow and make sure your prize is delivered.) It’s that simple! The contest starts today, and entries close on October 10. So enter now!

“Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them,
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.

— J.R.R Tolkien

Comic-Con 2012 brought us without a doubt one of Sideshow Collectibles best pieces ever. After months of teasing and getting fans ready for something big, we finally got the chance to see Sideshow’s Sauron Premium Format. For this amazing piece, Sideshow teamed up with artist Jerry Vanderstelt to bring to life his awesome print of Sauron looking over Mordor. This piece blew me away as I stood there looking at it among all the other pieces as Sideshow’s booth. Sauron is huge, detailed, and it felt like I was looking at the real thing. It was the perfect balance of both the beautiful image Jerry Vanderstelt painted and Sideshow’s ability bring a 2D image to life.

PACKAGING

Sauron as a statue is a massive collectible and the same in regards to size can be said about his box. I would venture to guess this thing is the size of an apartment-sized refrigerator so even for the box you’re going to have to make room. Graphically Sauron’s box is simple yet quite elegant. The only picture on the box is a giant image of Sauron’s helm while The Lord of the Rings and Sauron are done in a dark silver color. The rest of the box is done in a simple black and white. The styrofoam packaging had to be cut very specifically to help make sure that this giant statue and base made it to you intact. The bottom part of the styrofoam has been cut out and contained the base along with a couple of the smaller pieces of Sauron. The upper part of the box contains Sauron’s body, head, mace, and two more smaller pieces. All in all this was very well thought out and has ensured that Saurons all over the world are making it to their new owners in tip-top condition.

SCULPTING

A figure the size of Sauron is going to have many hands on deck to help bring it to life. The work the sculpting team did to bring what Jerry Vanderstelt’s created via is art print and what Peter Jackson put on screen is unreal. Sauron is a total spot-on recreation with every little fine line and pointy detail in the armor that was in both in the print and movie. Sideshow did a fantastic job creating a life-like suit of armor, and that, to me, is why this figure comes out so well. Even in tough areas like his hands you have all these great little fine lines mixed in with the little plates. Of course you also have the One Ring, which is sculpted on his right hand and the detailing on the mace accurately matches the movie prop. The only cloth bit is Sauron’s cape, which is a nice material with the proper amount of dirty weathering to give it a lived-in look.

The base is also superb. It reveals the desolate land of Mordor that Sauron surveys, littered with the skeletal remains of the victims of his merciless quest for power. On one side of the base is a skull and a broken and worn Numenorean shield. The other side has even more of Sauron’s victims with a High-Elven Shield and helm, plus two Numenorean helmets with the skulls of the soldiers that once owned them.

Finally, I want to go over the pose and how it came out. In Jerry’s art print the pose mixed with everything else just gives off a menacing vibe. You just feel the evil that Sauron is to all those in Middle-earth. Sideshow did a superb job of recreating this amazing print into 3D with this giant PF. It’s like being privy to watching Sauron walk through Mordor gloating over the remains of the fallen.

PAINT

Sauron had one of the more complex paint jobs I’ve seen among pieces from Middle-earth. The reason is the need to match Jerry Vanderstelt’s print. In itself, that is a huge challenge. However, the hardest part was re-creating the cool lava glow illuminates everything. Sideshow was able to effectively translate this — a subtle glow lava that flows through Mordor lights up the entire scene. This is one of the cooler effects I’ve seen Sideshow attempt and their success really adds “pop” to this statue.

Skulls, shields, helms, and even the rock and earth base all have the incredibly aged and worn look you’d expect in Mordor. The skulls are yellowed with passing of an entire Age. The helmets, shields, and swords all have a great metal/wood look to them while also looking appropriately pitted and worn. Then, of course, you have to nail the color of Sauron‘s armor and match it with both the movie and Jerry Vanderstelt’s art print. I believe this was done in spades and it absolutely matches what we know Sauron’s armor to looked like. The armor has the proper mix of clean metal and dirty-looking metal and is especially close to the vision of the art print.

Overall

I’ve been collecting items from Sideshow Collectibles since December of 2003 and this is without doubt the best piece they’ve ever done. I was blown away when I saw it in 2012 at Comic-Con and again this year when I saw it during Comic-Con 2013, but finally having it in my collection has really allowed its awesomeness to sink in. Sauron is huge, detailed, and imposing.

It’s why it’s one of the best collectibles in my collection. The price tag on Sauron is $900 and he has an edition size of 1500 pieces worldwide. If you’re a fan of Middle-earth I cannot over-emphasize that this is a must-own piece.

There are some fabulous, exclusive pieces up for grabs – including some things which, usually, money can’t buy! Time is running out on some of our auctions too, so best check them out now. Here are just three that might tickle your fancy:

EXCLUSIVE Dwalin the Dwarf of The Hobbit Artwork by Jerry VanderStelt

This auction offers a stunning canvas print by prominent artist, Jerry VanderStelt. Best known not only for his works inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien, he also captures the worlds of Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and much more in the Fantasy/SciFi genre. Dwalin the Dwarf will be signed and personalized by Jerry VanderStelt and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Mr.VanderStelt is also offering the winner of this Auction the choice of the frame-ready canvas or to have the canvas Gallery Wrapped. The two images displayed with this Auction shows the raw, canvas form and also how the Gallery Wrap option gives it a mounted, more dimensional look.

The canvas measures 18 x 24 inches, NOT counting the border that is designed to be Gallery Wrapped. Once it is Gallery Wrapped, the canvas will measure 18 x 24 inches. Please allow 2-3 weeks for completion. The work uses the finest materials available of archival inks as well as Breathing Color’s exclusive “Lyve” canvas and “Timeless” protective finish.

Your prize will also be shipped to you directly from the VanderStelt Studio, which is a site you must visit to see his stunning work up close. Jerry VanderStelt’s life-like detail and style of artwork gives each of his subjects a rich depth and beauty that’s impossible to describe.

Exclusive ‘The Nazgul’ Medallion No.1 – Prototype LotR Sideshow

This is one-of-a-kind master prototype of The Nazgûl Medallion by Sideshow used for their final creation. Highly collectible, this is genuinely a Lord of the Rings’ film treasure. Approximate weight 4 lbs; approximately 6″ in circumference.

A signed letter of authentication by a Sideshow representative is available.

Autographed by 2 Dwarves and a Wizard; William Kircher (Bifur), Graham McTavish (Dwalin) and Sylvester McCoy (Radagast the Brown). This is a NEW and OFFICIAL 2013 DragonCon “Costume Contest Comedy Category” Runner Up Winner’s Certificate. They generously signed this certificate in support of TORn’s Fundraiser. Picture discoloration is due to lighting. Certificate color is off white as seen in picture of contestants on stage.

DragonCon’s Costuming Contest is a fashion show that focuses on the craftsmanship of the costumes created by Con-goers from all over the world. Hundreds of costumes are seen in the hallways, panels, and other competitions throughout DragonCon, but little attention was paid to the efforts taken to make these wearable works of art. For this reason, in 2006 the contest was created to acknowledge those efforts and abilities as opposed to just presentation skills. Each year, a panel of prestigious and professional judges in the costuming business host and judge the contest. One of the most exciting things for contestants is to receive recognition and an award for their own work from these judges.

The winner of this auction may have to endure a bit of a delay of shipment as it is still at DragonCon with ourTORn reps. They still have a long journey home after the Convention.